Sustainability Outreach Associate

Sustainability Outreach Associate; Maryland; On-site; USD 66,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maryland, College Park is seeking a Sustainability Outreach Associate to support outreach and communications programs aimed at residents in campus housing and Greek life, with engagement of faculty, staff, and off-campus students.

The role involves coordinating events, trainings, and content for social media, newsletters, and websites; mentoring interns and volunteers; and promoting a culture of sustainability across campus, with evening/weekend flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• One year of experience in assisting with the development, implementation, or marketing of sustainability programs.
• Additional work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis for up to four years.
• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability programs.
• Knowledge of best practices in project management.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.
• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Supports outreach and communications programs engaging students in residence halls and Greek life.
• Assists with outreach to faculty, staff, and off-campus students.
• Trains, mentors, and supports interns, ambassadors, volunteers, and student leaders.
• Supports communications efforts such as social media, newsletters, websites, and articles.

Skills

Environmental programs knowledge

Sustainability program knowledge

Project management

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Office

Policy interpretation

Multitasking with customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree

One year sustainability program experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary & Additional Information

Organization's Summary Statement:

This position supports the Office of Sustainability in managing outreach and communications programs that engage students living in residence halls and fraternity or sorority chapters, in designed sustainability behavior programs. Provides outreach to engage faculty, staff, and off campus students. The position may require evening and weekend work.

Interacts with and advises staff and students.

Trains, mentors, and supports the development of interns, ambassadors, volunteers, and student leaders.

Supports communications efforts such as social media, newsletters, websites, and articles.

Encourages and supports a culture of sustainability within the University by assisting with activities, events, programs, and educational opportunities.

Other duties as assigned.

Preferences:One (1) year of experience conducting community outreach programming.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: One (1) year of experience in assisting with the development, implementation, or marketing of sustainability programs.

Other: Additional work experience as defined above may be substituted on a year for year basis for up to four (4) years of the required education.

• Knowledge of environmental and sustainability programs.


• Knowledge of best practices in project management.


• Skill in oral and written communication.


• Skill in the use of Microsoft Office products.


• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.


• Ability to multitask while demonstrating a commitment to customer service.

Job Risks

Not Applicable to This Position

Department

VPA-Environmental Safety, Sustainability & Risk

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Contractual (C2) (Fixed Term

Salary Range

$66,000-$79,200

Benefits Summary

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Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regardingdisclosablebackground checkinformation. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization. Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

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